Scaw Limited is a Copperbelt-based manufacturing Company established in1960 specializing in the manufacturing of grinding media, castings products and industrial oxygen and acetylene.
The Company seeks to employ a suitably qualified, experienced and result oriented individual to fill up the below position on a two-year contract renewable depending on individual performance: –
1. MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING OFFICER (01)
Below is a brief job profile/ accountability: –
- Maintain organizational training records for the purpose of proof, reference, audit and history of the training programs.
- Takes a lead in preparation and participating in training audits both internal and external
- Maintain program data and tools to train staff and others.
- Liaise with departments to manage and assign training programs.
- Take a lead in identifying and analysing training needs at individual, departmental and organizational levels
- Conducting pre-training (measure skills gaps and areas needing improvement) and post -training assessments (training effectiveness in terms of meeting the initial needs identified)
- Plan and coordinate proper training venues, timing, and modality.
- Make recommendations of training agenda or curriculum, as necessary.
- Oversee and participate in the development of training materials.
- Maintain attendance logs, incident reports, and other necessary records.
- Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance of project staff (depending upon project structure).
- Serve as a thought leader, mentor and coach on continuous improvement tools.
- Provide input on safety, quality, or efficiency risks to the manufacturing process.
- Support other teams with projects as directed.
- Manage staffing needs and ensure ratios are maintained to provide effective operational performance.
- Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement throughout.
- Manage the setup and start-up training programs.
- Compile and analyze data to help with budget preparation and training priorities.
- Be responsible for a values-based approach to leadership education and development within the company.
- Track metrics daily to ensure that all departments are running effectively.
- Spearhead periodical staff performance appraisal.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade Twelve Certificate
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management; Degree in Engineering with a Diploma any social science
- Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing/mining industry and at least 3 years in training roles.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 3500 Risk Management will be an added advantage.
- Membership: Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management (ZIHRM) and/or Engineering Institute of Zambia, with a valid practicing certificate for 2024.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Leadership skills
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Accurate interpretation of Labour Laws, Health and Safety requirements
- Ability to work with others
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
Work Hours: Minimum of Eight (08) hours with frequent outside office activities with external partners.
Only applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references, academic/ professional qualifications and any other relevant documentation in support of the application. Applications should be submitted to the address below or emailed to jobs@scawzltd.com not later Friday, 20th September, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
HEAD – MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT SCAW LIMITED
P.O. BOX 20418 KITWE
